BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Studies), combining clinical and forensic approaches to human behaviour. Core topics include Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Human Behaviour, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Later years cover forensic psychology practice and clinical psychology assessment, with access to facilities including Hydra simulation, VR technology, eye-tracking, and observation labs. A supervised final-year research project is a core requirement of the degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 22%
- London: 19%
- South East: 54%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Student Success Modules
- The Big Question
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Behaviour, Body and Biology
- Psychology in the Present
- Careers in Psychology
- Psychology in Context
- Discovering Development and Identity
- Investigating Brain and Behaviour
- Student Success Modules
- Psychology - Integrated Perspectives
- Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
- Understanding Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
- Forensic Psychology in Action
- Employability module - Client Project
- Interdisciplinary Module
- Psychology - Advanced Perspectives
- Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
- Psychology Research Project
- What Works in Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 53 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.